Light-jet ambulance crashes near Nairobi, killing six and injuring two
A Cessna Citation XLS air-ambulance plunged into the densely populated Mwihoko neighbourhood north-east of Nairobi on Thursday, leaving six people dead and two seriously injured, Kenyan officials said. The twin-engine jet, operated by AMREF Flying Doctors, departed Wilson Airport at 2:17 p.m. local time (11:17 GMT) en route to Hargeisa in Somaliland. According to the
Ghana names interim defence, environment ministers
Finance chief, resource minister fill defence, environment posts after fatal Ghana helicopter crash
Seven Ethiopian migrants die after boat breakdown at sea
The IOM says a boat carrying Ethiopian migrants to Yemen broke down at sea leaving seven dead and many survivors in critical condition.
US pulls staff after Zambia copper dam pollution alert
A toxic spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia has led the US to withdraw personnel due to confirmed long-term health threats.
Two Ghanaian ministers among eight killed in military helicopter crash
Eight people, including two ministers, died when a Ghanaian military helicopter crashed in Ashanti region
Ethiopia appoints new envoy to Somalia after diplomatic rift
The diplomatic rift erupted in January 2024, when Addis Ababa signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland
Prince Harry avoids blame in public Sentebale leadership feud
The UK charity watchdog cleared Prince Harry of bullying at Sentebale but criticised the charity’s leaders for allowing the dispute to unfold publicly.
Washington launches visa bond pilot targeting two African nations
The US will demand a $15,000 visa bond from Malawi and Zambia visitors under a pilot scheme meant to reduce immigration violations and visa overstays.
Guinea junta strips GAC of mining rights in bauxite-rich region
The head of Guinea’s junta has revoked GAC’s bauxite concession and placed it under state control amid growing pressure on foreign mining firms.
Rwanda agrees to accept up to 250 migrants from US
Rwanda will carefully approve migrants sent by the US and provide healthcare and rehabilitation support to those arriving.
Cameroon court blocks Kamto from entering presidential race
The constitutional council ruled Maurice Kamto ineligible, narrowing opposition against long-time president Paul Biya.
Ntahontuye becomes Burundi’s new prime minister in reshuffle
Burundi appointed Nestor Ntahontuye as prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle following Vision 2040 goals.
Nigerian customs seize 1,600 protected parrots and canaries.
Nigerian customs seized over 1,600 protected parrots and canaries being illegally trafficked from Lagos to Kuwait without permits.
Mali confirms release of four kidnapped people near Niger
Four men kidnapped by Islamic State near the Burkina Faso–Niger border in January have been released safely through joint efforts by Mali and Morocco.
Rwanda agrees to accept more US-deported migrants
The United States has signed a deal with Rwanda to deport up to 250 migrants, with Kigali offering support and resettlement opportunities.
Gunmen on motorbikes kill 11, kidnap 70 in Zamfara village raid
Gunmen carried out a mass abduction in Zamfara, northwest Nigeria
Malawi election intensifies with former presidents in race
Two former Malawian presidents are challenging incumbent Chakwera amid soaring inflation and economic struggles ahead of September elections.
IS-linked group kills 3 in new eastern DRC attack
ADF militants killed three in a Congo village overnight as local forces responded and more people remain unaccounted for.
Yemen shipwreck kills over 50 African migrants
At least 54 people died and 10 were rescued after a migrant boat sank off Yemen’s southern coast during severe weather, with many still missing.
Ouattara seeks fourth term; rivals face charges
Ivory Coast’s opposition accuses authorities of repression after arrests of party activists ahead of a contested presidential race.
AU and Somali army defeat al-Shabaab in Bariire
Joint AU and Somali army operation in Bariire killed over 50 al-Shabaab terrorists and inflicted serious injuries on many others.
Triangle of death: ISIS & Al-Qaeda resurge in Sahel tri-border
Jihadists expand in Sahel tri-border, threatening trade routes and sparking fresh West Africa terror
Mali charges ex-PM Mara over justice comments
Former Mali PM Moussa Mara is charged with defying authority after posting on X about visiting political prisoners and pledging them justice.
Turkey, Italy and Libya seek joint path on migrant crisis
Turkey’s President Erdogan met with Italy and Libya’s leaders in Istanbul to discuss irregular migration and deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.